“…This is supported by different studies on the PGE levels in plants and in animal and human fluids and organs. Palladium is always the most abundant among PGE, especially in samples collected near urban areas (Barefoot, 1999;Ek et al, 2004;Fan et al, 2004;Orecchio and Amorello, 2015;Sures et al, 2002;Zereini and Alt, 2006). Although the scarce number of studies regarding the biological effects of palladium, it seems to have allergenic, carcinogenic and toxic effects towards humans and animals (WHO, 2002;Zereini and Alt, 2006).…”